The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi state has matriculated nothing less than 4,364 students for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Prof. Ibrahim Garba, the Vice Chancellor of the institution, stated this in Bauchi on Friday during the matriculation ceremony of the newly intakes.
Garba, who congratulated them for being selected among many other applicants for admission in the institution, urged them to play according to the rules and regulations guiding their conduct in the university.
He warned the students against destructive behaviours such as drug abuse, cultism and other social vices.
“These vices have no place in our university, and we will not tolerate them.
“Not only do they pose a threat to your physical and mental health, but they also undermine the values of our institution and the trust that your parents and guardians have placed in us.
“I encourage you to dedicate yourselves to your studies, to explore your passions, and to develop your talents.
“Surround yourselves with positive influences, and avoid bad company that can lead you astray as the choices you make today will shape your future, and we want to see you succeed,” he advised.
Garba further commended the Federal Government for the establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
The move, he said, played a crucial role in enhancing access to quality education, most especially for the indigent students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
“With the rising cost of registration fees and educational materials, many students face financial barriers that hinder their academic progress.
“The Fund therefore bridges this gap by providing affordable loans to eligible students, thereby empowering them to pursue their educational aspirations without the burden of financial strain,” said the VC.
He added that the support by the Federal Government did not only help the students to pay for their registration fees but also covered essential expenses such as textbooks, accommodation, and other learning resources.
While breaking down the numbers of students admitted into faculties, he said a total of 207 students were admitted into the Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, 854 into the Faculty of Engineering and Engineering Technology.
Others are; Faculty of Environmental Technology 773, Faculty of Management Sciences 370, Faculty of Science 835, Faculty of Computing 599.
Also, a total number of 345 were admitted into the Faculty of Technology Education, 39 in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sustainable Procurement, Social Standard and Environmental Studies Center of Excellence 98 and College of Medical Sciences 244.
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